Obituary - Crissy Lorene Newcome

Crissy Newcome, 39 of LaCygne, Kansas passed away Friday, October 29, 2021. Cremation, with private family services to be held. Arrangements entrusted to the Mullinax Funeral Home, Drexel Chapel (816-657-4400). Messages of condolence may be left for the family at www.mullinaxfuneralhome.com

Crissy Lorene Newcome was born August 27, 1982 in Kansas City, Kansas to Bud and Ruth Freeman Newcome.

Crissy was a beautiful, big hearted woman! She was always thinking of her family and friends. She had so much talent, and could do anything, and she did. From crafting, crocheting, fishing, and camping, Crissy accomplished it all. She loved making people laugh, even when they were having a bad day, always putting a smile on your face. Just walking into a room with her in it, made everyone smile. Crissy always made the best of the worst situation. Having being diagnosed with cancer in August 2016 she fought her hardest for 5 years. She covered the pain of her cancer so nobody would feel sorry for her or feel her pain.

Crissy was an amazing wife, mother, sister, nana, and friend who touched so many lives and will be missed dearly and live in our hearts forever.

She was preceded in death by great-grandpa and grandma Thompson, her grandpa Jim Keating, grandpa Clyde Newcome, grandma Sue Sanders, and cousin Dallas Freeman.

Crissy leaves behind so many people that she loved dearly, but most of all she loved her husband Stephen “Tank” McGuire and her kids, Christopher, Paige, and Stevie, along with two grandchildren. They were her entire world. She is also survived by her parents, Bud and Ruth Newcome, sister Amanda Newcome, brother Cody Newcome, along with many nieces, nephews, and extended family members.

Obituary - Harry Snow

Harry Snow, age 73, passed away on Thursday, October 28, 2021 at his home in Clinton, Missouri with his family by his side. Memorial service will be held at 2:00 PM on Monday, November 8, 2021 at Vansant-Mills Chapel in Clinton. Memorial contributions can be made to the Disabled American Veterans and can be left in care of the funeral home.

Harry was a Purple Heart Decorated Vietnam Veteran and a retired Hod Carrier of 45 years. Harry was an avid fisherman and hunter and spent most of his spare time on Truman Lake. Harry was a member of the Restoration Branch of Jesus Crist Church of Clinton, Missouri.

Harry is survived by his wife Debra Snow of the home, his sister Sandra Swallow of Fordland, Missouri and Brother Larry Snow of St. Louis, Missouri, and his children; Carol Lee and Darren Baltz of Olive Branch, Mississippi, Mike and Sherry DeMoro of Clinton, Missouri, Jeremiah Snow of Clinton, Missouri, Joe and Tiffany Snow of Clinton, Missouri, 14 grandchildren and 17 great grandchildren.

Arrangements have been entrusted to Vansant-Mills Funeral Home in Clinton, Missouri.

Obituary - James Everett Lee Jenkins

Due to complications from a fall while working on the build-out of his new home, James “Jim” Everett Lee Jenkins, 82, of Nevada, peacefully went to sleep in Jesus on Sunday, October 31, 2021, surrounded by his family.

Jim was the first child, born in Lee’s Summit, Missouri, on March 29, 1939, to Harry Everett and Virginia (Vohs) Jenkins. He spent his early years in Nevada and some back in Lee’s Summit, before settling at his home place in Nevada. He received his education in Nevada and graduated from Nevada High School, Class of 1957. He was a district champion lightweight boxer and a member of the Future Farmers of America (FFA).

It was during Jim’s sophomore year that he caught the eye of Wilma Charlene (Phillips), who became the love of his life. After a two-and-a-half-year courtship, they married on February 2, 1958. The two were inseparable and celebrated 63 years this year. He began his working years as a carpenter. He would go on to work in farming, antiques and as a business owner—running a sawmill for years and finally with his fencing company, when he “retired” in his early 70’s. His work never stopped, as he found fulfillment in gardening, woodworking, volunteering with church projects, and more. His grandchildren fondly knew him as the “goat farmer” and spent many summers with him on his farm with the goats. He spent countless hours bird watching—filling his many feeders and taking care of any stray animal that found his doorstep.

Jim was an active member of the Nevada Seventh-day Adventist Church and served as Head Elder, Sabbath School Teacher, Church Board Member, Lay Pastor, and Greeter—one of his favorite duties—where he enjoyed welcoming members and guests each week, with his friend Daurell. He spent many years traveling with his family to area churches where he volunteered to preach—a modern day circuit riding preacher so to speak. He preached his final sermon last year in Lamar, Missouri at 81 years old. His loving character and gentle, soft spoken manner made a deep impact on many lives.

He is preceded in death by his parents, Harry Everett and Virginia Jenkins, his brother, John “Johnnie” Jenkins and his grand-daughter, April Jenkins. He is survived by his high school sweetheart and wife of 63 years, Wilma Charlene; brother, Garry Jenkins; sister, Patricia “Pat” McClellan; brother, Mike Jenkins (Mary); daughter, Deborah Smith (Dennis); daughter, Cynthia Berger (Stan); son, James Jenkins (Debbie); daughter, Christina Waldrop (Mark); son, Mark Jenkins (Felnena); 12 grandchildren, 11 great-grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews.

Memorial services will be held on Saturday, November 6 at the Nevada Seventh-day Adventist Church, 15467 East Quail Road in Nevada, Missouri at 2:30 p.m.

Update: Name released in fatal house fire Friday morning in Adrian

The decedent from the residential fire the in Adrian morning of Friday, October 29, 2021 is identified as 71 year-old William A. Stevens of Adrian.

Our thoughts and prayers are with the family of Mr. Stevens throughout this time.

Greg Mullinax

Bates County Coroner

5th Annual Jack Bearce Bike Drive underway in Rich Hill

The 5th Annual Jack Bearce Bike Drive is underway at City Hall. Donations of new bikes and cash are being accepted at City Hall to help get bikes to children in our community for Christmas.

Obituary - Joselynn Breannah Leach

Joselynn Breannah Leach, 21, Raytown, MO, passed away Sunday, October 31, 2021 at Research Medical Center in Kansas City, MO. Services are pending at the Atkinson Funeral Home in Harrisonville, MO.

Service times and a complete obituary will be posted when information is available.

Obituary - Letha Lynn Crain

Funeral services for Letha Crain of Rich Hill, Missouri will be 10 a.m. Wednesday, November 3, 2021 at the Schowengerdt Funeral Chapel (660-679-6555) in Butler, Missouri. There is no visitation. Burial in Salem Cemetery, Foster. Contributions to Salem Cemetery. Online condolences, www.schowengerdtchapel.com.

Letha Lynn (Littlefield) Crain, age 83 of Rich Hill, Missouri passed away Monday, November 1, 2021 at Menorah Medical Center in Overland Park, Kansas surrounded by her family. She was born August 26, 1938 to Lawrence and Norma Littlefield at the family home outside of Foster, Missouri.

Letha, one of two children, grew up on her family's farm. She attended school in a one room schoolhouse outside of Foster and high school in Rich Hill. She was united in marriage to the "boy down the road," Ronald Darrell Crain, December 3, 1955 and to this union three daughters were born. She was proud to tell people she lived her entire life within a mile of where she was born. Letha was a life-long and active member of the Foster Christian Church. Letha was fully engaged in the farming operation she and Ronald built. She drove tractors and trucks, ran cattle and shared in the multitude of tasks required. She was an active member of her community and a caregiver to her neighbors and family. She, like her husband, was a steward of the land and proud of all they had built together.

Letha loved fishing at her ponds, taking drives in her black truck, fast loud boats, fun at their lake house and most dear to her heart was family. It was a life "well lived.”

Letha is survived by three daughters, D'Lesia Chambers and fiance' Steve Rippe of Ozark, Missouri, Debra Hall and husband Morris of Rich Hill, Missouri and Jacqueline Crain-Smith and husband Paul of Shawnee, Kansas; one sister, JoAnn LeNeve and brother-in-law Don LeNeve of Butler, Missouri; brother-in-law Stanley Robb of Rich Hill, Missouri; sister-in-law Becky Robb of Rich Hill, Missouri; two grandchildren, Jessica Skinner of Leawood, Kansas and Jennifer Roth of Stilwell, Kansas; great grandchildren Jameson, Savannah, Henry and Samuel; several nephews and nieces; and life-long friends. She was preceded in death by her parents and husband, Ronald Crain.

ATTENTION: All Harrisonville water systems are scheduled for hydrant flushing

ATTENTION: All Harrisonville water systems are scheduled for hydrant flushing beginning Monday, November 8, 2021. Staff plan to have the program completed on Friday, November 19.

The Harrisonville Water Department works hard to deliver our customers quality drinking water that meets all Federal & State standards. Hydrant flushing is a program the City has in place to help maintain those standards.

Do you have questions about the program?

Get answers to some commonly asked questions and more information about the program >> https://ci.harrisonville.mo.us/CivicAlerts.aspx?AID=1515